Serious traffic accident near Remagen: Three injured after frontal crash!

Serious traffic accident near Remagen: Three injured after frontal crash!

On Thursday evening there was a serious traffic accident on Highway 79 between Birresdorf and Remagen that injured three people. Loud Tixio The incident occurred at 7:40 p.m. and affected a 22-year-old BMW driver and a 61-year-old Fiat driver. The two vehicles collided head-on in a right-hand bend, with the Fiat breaking through the guardrail and landing in the ditch.

The two drivers and the passenger of the Fiat suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and were immediately transported to nearby clinics by ambulance and helicopter. Both vehicles suffered a total economic loss, and the total damage is estimated in the low five-figure range. Those too Press portal reports that the police have started investigating the cause of the accident. During the rescue and recovery efforts, the L 79 was temporarily completely closed. The Remagen fire department was also on duty to support the rescue workers.

Increased security precautions necessary?

The police have recently recorded a decrease in traffic accidents on the streets of Cologne Hesse police reported. There were 13,859 accidents in 2024, which represents a slight decrease compared to 2023. But the number of seriously injured people has also fallen - from 392 in 2023 to 355 in 2024. Tragically, however, the number of road deaths rose to 25, of which 11 were weaker road users. These numbers raise questions about road safety and show that it remains important to drive carefully.

Since the accident on the L 79 severely affected everyone involved, it remains to be hoped that such incidents can be minimized in the future through preventive measures. The investigation will reveal whether there are additional factors to consider or which security measures should be further tightened.